Recently I have been learning more about the ketogenic diet from my friend Kim Knoch, Freda Mooncotch and of course Jimmy Moore. They have all found healing and weight loss with this approach when they had tried many other things. I wrote a long post about it here. I also wrote about it in more detail here and here.

Gelatin is also very healing for the gut lining, skin, nails, hair. It helps detoxification and even reduces wrinkles and cellulite because it full of collagen. I like this one because it is from grass fed cows.

I am not saying this approach is for everyone by any means but it can be a tool for adults who may have had metabolic damage such as obesity and/or who have been on yo-yo diets for years. It has been used to help cancer in adults and for seizures with kids with doctor supervision, of course.

It is important to monitor your lab tests and work with a holistic knowledgeable practitioner. Of course listening to your own body is key and giving it an honest try as ketosis takes several weeks to get into. There are some reports that it is hard on the adrenals and thyroid but I think that is on an individual basis and the jury is still out. Of course always ask your doctor before trying a new diet or nutritional program.

This easy chocolate keto paleo gelatin pudding is perfect for ketosis because it is low in carbs, high in fat and low in protein. Protein has to be moderate to maintain ketosis. Each tablespoon of this grass fed gelatin had 6 grams of protein, but a little goes a long way. Of course you can just add honey or maple syrup if you just want a Paleo version that is not so low carb.

I have a another version of this pudding here but this one is easier and a little more fluffy.

Add the coconut milk, cocoa, and sweetener to a pan over medium heat and stir with a whisk.

Mix the gelatin and water in small bowl.

Add the gelatin to the pan and stir until dissolved.

When the coconut milk mixture is warm transfer into two small ramekins or pudding cups.

Place in the fridge for 30-45 minutes (or freezer for faster setting).

Serve and enjoy!

Want to learn more about Ketosis?

I also wrote a long post about it here. I also wrote about it in more detail here and here.

I had some questions myself when I wanted to try ketois but all the info was hard to find and scattered all over the web. I wished there was one easy guide to follow with all the tips and tricks in one place from a veteran who has tried it herself. Well now there is in thenew bookfrom Kim Knoch of Eat Fat Lose Fat Blog.

She lost 40 lbs and was so excited she had to share keto with the world. The great thing about her book is that she writes from experience with her own health and weight problems.

I don’t know about you but I hate it when naturally skinny people tell me how to be thin. I feel like they don’t have any clue what I have been through as an overweight child all the way to being an obese college student. When I read Kim’s book I was like “this chick gets me!” You can hear the pain and the struggle she has been through.

She knows the challenges that over eaters and/or chronic dieters face and you can hear the hope in her voice that comes through when she finally found Keto! Kim says it was like the light went on and it clicked!!! I felt a connection with her after reading and you will too!

This book so great because it is easy to read, logically laid out and full of hints and tips the whole way.

Weight loss and becoming healthier doesn’t have to be hard. It’s just that you’ve been told pretty much the OPPOSITE of what to do to lose weight your whole life.

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how to measure your ketosis levels accurately so that you know you’re on the right track

how to cook, plan meals and shop for your new keto lifestyle

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Caitlin Weeks BA, NC, CPT is a full time blogger and author. She has many years of experience as a Certified Nutrition Consultant, C.H.E.K. Holistic Lifestyle Coach, and professional personal trainer in San Francisco, CA. Caitlin has had success conquering obesity after a lifelong struggle with her weight. Since 2009 she has been winning the battle against Hashimoto’s Thyroiditis using a Paleo diet. She truly believes in the mind- body connection for healing and is certified EFT practitioner. She is committed to educating others about the benefits of traditional/ancestral foods and efficient exercise.